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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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